Chris is a seasoned health care leader and public health professional with significant experience in community-based service delivery. She has worked both within health and human service organizations, and with interagency and governmental collaborations to promote improved health via development of programs to improve integrated and coordinated care for vulnerable populations. Chris holds a Doctorate in Nursing Practice and a Masters in Community Health Nursing and is Adjunct Faculty at Salve Regina University and Brown University. She serves on a number of boards including RI’s Long Term Coordinating Council and Behavioral Health Workgroup, RI Elder Mental Health and Addiction Coalition, the Governor’s Council on Behavioral Health, the Executive Board for the RI Alzheimer’s State Plan, and is Immediate Past President of the RI Public Health Association.

Robyn Earley has been a Speech-Language Pathologist and Post-Acute and Community based care administrator specializing in the care of older adults for over 20 years. Robyn served as the founder and head of a large Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology team and a member of senior leadership at a Harvard Medical School affiliated health care continuum. Robyn received her BA in Speech-Language Pathology from University of Florida and her MA in Communication Sciences and Disorders from San Diego State University. She was a graduate of Hebrew Seniorlife University, a 15-month executive training program which supported the development and launch of the HSL employee wellness program. While at HSL, Robyn was certified as a LEAN/Six Sigma Green Belt. Robyn is a licensed SLP in MA, RI and CT and is a Certified Dementia practitioner. Within the community, Robyn serves on the board of the RISHA and serves as the RI State Advocate for Reimbursement. THC. In her spare time, Robyn is a competitive sailboat racer, avid snowboarder and overall outdoor enthusiast.

Sandra is a seasoned health care leader and public health nurse. She has significant experience in community-based services and implemented two large Federal grants aimed at improving access and care for vulnerable populations. Sandra holds a Masters in Nursing Administration and Leadership. She serves on the board of the RI Developmental Disabilities Nurses Association and is appointed to the RI Long Term Care Coordinating Council. She is a member of Sigma Theta Tau and Delta Epsilon Tau national honor societies and holds national certification in Developmental Disabilities Nursing. She is certified as a Dementia Practitioner. Sandra is also an America Heart Association (AHA) instructor and volunteers with her local Citizens Emergency Response Team (CERT).

Kwame serves as the financial controller of CareLink RI. In this role, Kwame has overall responsibility for the controllership and financial reporting activities for CareLink RI. Kwame had previously held a variety of senior financial management positions with Prodrive Inc, including Financial Controller and Director of Finance at Biodirect Inc. Kwame has a Bachelor of Science in Accounting and holds an M.B.A. in Accounting from Johnson and Wales University.

As the Director of Rehabilitation, Eric oversees clinical services intended to support CareLink members and non-member agencies in their provision of quality care of their clients. Eric has been employed at CareLink since 2005 and has been working closely with its members to help build some of the most reputable short-term rehabilitation programs in Rhode Island. He also helped to create an outpatient rehabilitation business which specializes in working with older adults, and is currently in the process of adding Respiratory Therapy into CareLink’s list of offered services.

Eric graduated magna cum laude with a Bachelor of Science in Occupational Therapy from Quinnipiac University where he was elected to Pi Theta Epsilon Occupational Therapy Honor Society. He has over 20 years of experience working primarily with the aging population to help improve their quality of life. Eric has served on various advisory boards including Bryant University’s new Doctor of Physical Therapy board as well as the RI Oral Health Commission; Long Term Care Sub-Committee.

As the Mobile Dentistry Program Director, Susan oversees dental service operations and is a provider of dental hygiene services to CareLink member and nonmember agencies. Susan is spearheading the expansion of CareLink’s Mobile Dentistry comprehensive services, allowing the dental team to deliver quality oral health care for older adults.

Susan is a licensed Public Health Dental Hygienist and has over 25 years of experience serving at risk populations.

Susan graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Dental Hygiene from the University of Rhode Island where she received the Sigma Phi Alpha Dental Hygiene Honor Society Award.

Susan is a Past President of the Rhode Island Dental Hygiene Association and also served on the Rhode Island Board of Dental Examiners. She is currently the Secretary of the Rhode Island Oral Health Coalition.

In her spare time Susan enjoys time with her grandchildren and family.

Colleen joined Carelink in 2019 coming from a sales position in the wireless industry. She was a pharmaceutical representative for twenty years. A large portion of those years were spent working with Nursing Homes in Rhode Island. Colleen has also held sales positions in the industrial packaging & shipping, janitorial, maintenance, and safety supplies field. Colleen graduated with a Bachelors of Science from Framingham State University.

Colleen and her husband Chris live in Seekonk and enjoy traveling and family activities with their four children. Colleen has held volunteer positions with the Seekonk School system as the Parents Advisory Committee President as well as Treasurer for the Seekonk Athletic Boosters Club for many years. Colleen received the 2015 St. Hilaire Community Service Award which recognizes individuals who have had a long career of extraordinary service to the people of the Town of Seekonk.

Dr. Dodge received is BA in Biology from St. Michael’s College and his DMD from Tufts Dental School. In addition to his role as a dentist at CareLink, Dr. Dodge maintains a private practice in General Dentistry in Woonsocket. He has a strong back ground in serving the most vulnerable patients in our society. Dr. Dodge believes in collaboration and maintains connections with the RI Department of Health where he serves on numerous workgroups, including The Long Term Care Group, which brings together stakeholders from across the country, via teleconference, to discuss and share best practices. He is the Founder and President of the Rhode Island Oral Health Foundation, which sponsors the Rhode Island Mission of Mercy Free Dental Clinic, held annually. Dr. Dodge has served as the Associate Director of an Advanced Education in General Dentistry residency program, and is also an adjunct professor at Tufts University School of Dental Medicine. Dr. Dodge is a Past President of the Rhode Island Dental Association and also served on the RI State Board of Dental Examiners, where he was the Chair. Dr. Dodge has the distinction of Fellowship in the American College of Dentists, the International College of Dentists and the Pierre Fauchard Academy. In Dr. Dodge’s off hours he enjoys cooking and exploring the less traveled roads of New England, especially coastal Maine.

Colette is a highly-accomplished executive with strong leadership skills in corporate healthcare, skilled home health services, acute care hospitals, skilled nursing facilities and hospice care. She is currently employed at Scandinavian Communities as the Executive Director. Prior to working at Scandinavian Communities, Ms. Silverman served as the Director of Corporate Quality at Cape Cod Healthcare and Chief Administrative Officer at Visiting
Nursing Association of Cape Cod. Her passion for geriatric care began when she worked at the Federal Hill Senior Center during high school and grew as her career began as a speech-language pathologist. This passion is currently evident in her current role as Executive Director. She believes in a collaborative approach in leading her staff through the various challenges in the recent years with the pandemic. Ms. Silverman possesses a B.A. in Speech Pathology from Valparaiso University and a Masters of Arts degree in Speech Pathology from Western Michigan University. She is licensed as a speech-language pathologist in Rhode Island and Massachusetts and is licensed as an Assisted Living Administrator in Rhode Island. She is a board member on LeadingAge RI
serving as the Treasurer, and a board member on the Rhode Island Nursing Home Group serving as Treasurer.
Her personal interests including spending time with her family, especially her elderly parents. She enjoys travel, music, and making her giant chocolate chip cookies. Ms. Silverman is honored to be nominated to the Executive Committee of CareLink.

Robert Leach serves as a Trustee at Large on the CareLink Board of Directors and is a long-term member of the CareLink Finance Committee. Rob has been working in the commercial banking field for over 27 years developing and maintaining commercial banking relationships throughout Rhode Island and southeastern Massachusetts. Rob currently serves as the Vice President/Senior Relationship Manager for HarborOne Bank. Rob has served on multiple boards including the American Red Cross, the RI Community Food Bank, The Greater Providence YMCA and Bayside Family YMCA. Rob loves cheering on NE sports teams, golfing and spending time with family and friends.

Josh has over 20 years’ experience working in nursing
facilities and brings a wealth of knowledge and expertise
to the role.He is a lifelong Rhode Islander. His first position as a
financial services consultant to residents and families,
inspired him to return to school and earn a degree in
Healthcare Administration. Since, he has established a
track record of effective leadership and regulatory
compliance. Josh has guided facilities to a 5-star rating
with CMS, and the proven ability to lead navigate the ever
changing regulatory environment. He is a licensed nursing
home administrator in the state of Rhode Island and is a
member of the Rhode Island Health Care Association.
Josh holds a Bachelor of Science in Healthcare
Administration.

Haigouhi has been in the senior living industry for 20 years.  She has held her Assisted Living Administrators License for the past 10 years.  Her professional background is in recruiting, sales and operations.  Her high level of commitment, honesty, sincerity, professionalism and dedication to her work are just a few of her strong traits.  Haigouhi’s leadership style lends itself to transparency, flexibility and the willingness to jump in anywhere she needed. Haigouhi enjoys spending time with her large Armenian family, her husband and two children. Her family time is filled with extracurricular sports and activities.